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21 November 2020, 03:52 AM | #1 |
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When will Rolex Stop this?
ADs make a fool out of all of us. They feed us lies and some of us actually believe them. Perhaps some of them are still genuine and run honest businesses but most of them are just milking the cash cow the best they can.
If you know the right people and can bring them the cash you can have anything.... They are required toremove stickers right?!? 094300.jpg |
21 November 2020, 03:56 AM | #2 |
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Well, it is a FREE Market and people can charge what they want. And as long as people are paying the marked-up premiums prices will remain what they are. (High).
It's unfortunate for those that are true WIS and wish to enjoy a particular reference, but at the end of the day a Rolex is a want, not a need. |
21 November 2020, 04:14 AM | #3 |
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Just adjust your behavior. I have. I’m put off by it and therefore not looking to buy, not calling my AD anymore, not going by my AD, etc. Its just too much of a headache. Things will change and I will be interested in buying again or they won’t. I’m fine either way. Worst case scenario is I keep my money in my pocket instead of giving it to Rolex. I just don’t view that as a bad thing.
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Paul Thorpe had an interesting video (I am usually not a fan of his) asking what is the end game for Rolex? His opinion is that eventually Rolex will hammer the MSRP to Patek levels, cut off the middle line flippers and move Tudor to where Rolex are right now. Interesting take but does seem like it has merit to it. Rolex can sell all the watches they have at a much higher MSRP than they are right now. |
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21 November 2020, 04:32 AM | #7 |
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Funny thing is, you can call the same AD and they will tell you they haven't seen such a watch in about 3 months now. As you know that in Vancouver they don't even put you on "the list".
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21 November 2020, 04:35 AM | #9 |
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21 November 2020, 05:07 AM | #10 |
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Supply and demand do not blame Rolex for it.
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21 November 2020, 05:36 AM | #12 |
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This is such a simple (and true) answer that I just cannot fathom how people can't / won't understand it.
Free market, supply/demand, etc... Do I want a Daytona? Of course. Do I blame Rolex for the current market value? Absolutely not. It goes both ways - as an owner of a Hulk, 16710, etc., I'm happy with how my watches are currently valued today. It is what it is.
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Somebody said yesterday, be content with what you have. Great advice, I'm there and I'll quit worrying about the dang AD and their alleged list I'm supposedly on...
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21 November 2020, 05:55 AM | #15 |
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Who cares- if someone wants to pay $20k for that Submariner, then let them.
Personally I'd rather have several 5-digit iterations over the current model or it's predecessor, so it's no skin off my back, but even if I was after one, I think I understand the dynamics of supply vs. demand well enough to not get too upset when every AD tells me I have to wait. Honestly, there are lots of stories about people getting the new Subs, anyhow, so I don't think it's impossible to get one if you really tried. |
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you act like secondary sellers dont resticker watches. dont be shocked.
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21 November 2020, 06:05 AM | #18 |
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This is what happens when people on here tell others to just go Grey,i just picked up this watch last week it took me 2 months ,And i paid retail $9100 at the Ad.
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21 November 2020, 06:12 AM | #20 |
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Rolex cannot meet the current demand, so the after market premium reflects that. Buy or do not buy is all you can do. But never worry about it. Not worth it.
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21 November 2020, 06:15 AM | #21 |
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EASY
1. Find the watch you want. 2. If not available immediately at an AD (unless expected in a few weeks/months), look over offerings by trusted resellers. 3. If "'worth it to you" (subjective) negotiate and buy. 4. Get it tomorrow. 5. Enjoy your watch. Seek other frustrations if needed! |
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Supply and demand? No. Artificial scarcity? Hell yes.
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This is one of the reasons why I have not looking at Rolex for the last 10 years. There are a lot of other brands that treat you as a valued customer.
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21 November 2020, 06:50 AM | #26 |
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21 November 2020, 06:50 AM | #27 |
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OP, you don't even need a watch and you certainly don't need a Rolex.
If this stuff upsets you then forget it and move on because it could not be more trivial. It's really tempting to say this in just a couple of words but I'll leave it there. |
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By all means speak for yourself but please don't presume to speak for all of us.
In business, if you have a cash cow, you milk it. That's what it is for. The trick is not be too smug or obvious about it. Some ADs are and some aren't. Best not to take it personally, because it isn't. |
21 November 2020, 07:45 AM | #29 |
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1. I am not offended by any of this. I can't afford most of these watches even they were available at MSRP.
2. The fact that some here think this is how a free market should operate is exactly why we have two faction in all faucets of life. I will leave it at that. 3. The post had more to do with AD stickers and the fact that Rolex insists that everyone is abiding by their protocols which obviously isn't the case. Anyways, those who think this is fair game and they want to play, hey more power to you. Those who think this isn't they are already refusing to go the Rolex way so good for them. The fact that everyone talks about it proves that there is more to it than the simple "supply and demand" drum. |
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Couldn't have said it better ...
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Doesn't mean we have to like it or deal with it. This is by far the best approach IMHO. Jonathan |
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